Cryptic crossword clue
Leader of midland county primarily involved with arts centre 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CONCERTMASTER

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What does CONCERTMASTER mean?

CONCERTMASTER noun
  1. The first violin in a symphony orchestra; normally plays violin solos

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